DEMON SHEET - Craigs' Classroom
DEMON SHEET
Directions: The Demon Sheet was compiled by the English Department at Strongsville High School. This list of words applies to EVERY formal writing assignment in English class. If you have a demon in your paper, then you will be penalized _____________________.
Students should keep the DEMON SHEET in their English notebooks the ENTIRE year.
PART I: Common Spelling Errors
These errors are NOT acceptable in any FORMAL writing assignment.
A lot NOT alot (Microsoft Word will fix this mistake)
Other options:
i. Frequently
ii. Often
iii. Many
a lot is weak language, choose a stronger word
Each other NOT eachother (Microsoft Word will fix this mistake)
It’s is It is
Its shows possession
i. This form of it is defined as “belonging to it”
ii. The dog eats its food.
Should not even use “it’s” in your formal paper (see contractions)
Lose vs. loose
To, two, too
There, their, they’re
All right vs. Alright
Use “all right” in formal writing assignments
“Alright” is slang
Each other is two words
They relied on eachother. – INCORRECT (Microsoft Word will notice this mistake)
They relied on each other. - CORRECT
Definitely NOT definately (Microsoft Word will fix this mistake)
Except vs. Accept
Broke vs. Broken
“Enthused” instead of “Enthusiastic”
You cannot be “enthused” about something. You can be “enthusiastic” about something.
This is NONSTANDARD English
Of instead of Have
He would have passed the test. - CORRECT
He would of passed the test. – INCORRECT (Microsoft Word will notice this mistake)
Part II: Other Rules to Memorize
These rules should be followed for all formal writing assignments.
No impersonal you
Do not use “I” as in…
I believe…
I think…
Use consistent tense- ask your teacher!
No CONTRACTIONS!
Don’t is do not
It’s is it is
Won’t is will not
They’re is they are
You’re is your are
If…then statements
If he continues to skip school, then he will fail first quarter. - CORRECT
If he continues to skip school, he will fail first quarter. - INCORRECT
Avoid “it”
- This is a pronoun. Use the noun that it is describing.
Avoid “things”
This word is too vague!
Make your audience aware of what these “things” are
Omit “get” from writing
“He is going to get attacked by the mob.”
Find a stronger verb
No slang!
Difference between spoken language and formal written language
“Ain’t” “gonna” “‘cause” “alright”
Adjective Use
Choose precise adjectives
i. Instead of “good”, try “superior,” “respectable,” “exclusive” ______________________
ii. Instead of “bad,” try “horrific,” “awful,” “shocking” __________________________
Use the Synonyms option on Microsoft Word!
Use a thesaurus!
No text message / instant message language
Lol
OMG
Brb
“nite” instead of “night”
Gonna
Cause
u
Other examples: _______________________________________________
Do not refer to your essay in your essay
“In this essay, I will tell you about…” ( referring to your essay in your essay
“In this paper, we will discuss…” ( referring to your paper in your paper who is we?
Eliminate use of “there” as an expletive
There are many doctors who are great.- INCORRECT
Many doctors have a great bedside manner. – CORRECT
No Hanging Quotes
Do not “cut and paste” quotations
Set up quotations
You must use some of your own words to create an appropriate sentence that includes a quotation
i. According to Dr. Michaels of Harvard University, anorexia is caused by the “…” (133).
ii. Dr Michaels of Harvard University states, “…” (133).
MLA Format
The ENTIRE ESSAY is written in 12 pt. Times New Roman Font (header, heading, title, essay, citations, works cited)
Heading
i. Your name
ii. Teacher’s name
iii. Class and Period
iv. Date EXAMPLE: 22 November 2010
1. The heading is written in 12 pt. Times New Roman Font
2. Last Name and page number on EVERY page
3. Make sure everything is spelled correctly
Part III: Overused Words
Amazing 7. Happy
Plethora 8. Excellent
Abundance 9. Super
Good
Bad
Sad
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